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Brisbane’s dynamic left-edge pair of Jack Reed and Corey Oates has formed a close bond on and off the field.

Oates has been a try-scoring machine in the first eight rounds, scoring seven tries and yesterday narrowly missed out on a first Kangaroo Test cap.

But Reed’s role in Oates’ numbers have been understated, with the centre recording four try assists.

Try-assists are valuable, but what has been invaluable for Oates is the Reed’s 122 games of NRL experience, which is something the 21-year-old continues to feed off.

At training the pair can be seen giving advice to one another as they both attempt to reach new heights in 2016.

“Me and ‘Oatesy’ are pretty close on and off the field,” said Reed.

“So obviously it is starting to work really well for us.

“He is a good kid and hopefully he gets a few rep honours come his way.

“He has worked really hard. The key for him is to just stay healthy.

“He has had a lot of injuries as everyone knows, and if he can just stay healthy, the world is his oyster.

“Its crazy to think he is still growing.

“He is 21 and 100 and something kg’s and skipping down the sideline.

“Hopefully ‘Oatesy’ keeps his head right - he is a good young kid.”

Although Oates has found a home on the wing, Reed believes the 21-year-old can be even more successful in the back-row for the Broncos.

“Yeah I suppose it is a good predicament to be in,” he said.

“He is probably one of the best wingers in the competition at the moment and possibly he could be one of the greatest back rowers to play the game eventually.

“I think it is a good predicament for him, he will do his time.

“Everyone has to earn their stripes at this club and he will earn them.”

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